Machame
Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Point-to-point trail in Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Hiking.
- Distance
- 22.9 mi (36.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 16,696 ft (5,089 m)
- Est. Time
- 15 hr 50 min
- High point
- 19,259 ft (5,870 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Machame Camp 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 7 mi (11.2 km) from start
- Spring 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Shira Cave Camp 9.3 mi (15 km) from start
- Peak: Lava Tower 13.1 mi (21 km) from start
- Campsite: Lava Tower Camp 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from start
- Waterfall 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Barranco Camp 15.3 mi (24.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Karanga Camp 18 mi (28.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Barafu Camp 20.1 mi (32.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Kosovo Camp 20.6 mi (33.2 km) from start
- Peak: Uhuru Peak 22.9 mi (36.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Machame
How long is Machame?
Machame is 22.9 mi (36.8 km) long. Most people take about 15 hr 50 min. It climbs 16,696 ft (5,089 m) in total, up to a high point of 19,259 ft (5,870 m).
How hard is Machame?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Machame?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Machame?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 1.2 mi (2 km), 3.6 mi (5.9 km), 5.3 mi (8.5 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Machame shaded?
Mostly exposed (28% under trees).
What can you do on Machame?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Machame?
Starbucks, 1 mi (1.6 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Shop, 1 mi (1.6 km).
Is this a good week for Machame?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Foot Path Kilimanjaro · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
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